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VCAP6-DCV DESIGN – Beta exam

VCAP6-DCV DESIGN – Beta exam

For weeks I had been looking forward to the release of the VCAP6-DCV Design Beta Exam. Joy filled me when I had an exam date confirmed. I have just walked … Continue reading →

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VCAP6-DCV Design — some advise

VCAP6-DCV Design — some advise

Here is some advise, take it or ignore it. 1. I was suprised how much needed a refresh. Definiltely reread the parts in the Official VCAP5-DCD book by Paul McSharry​ … Continue reading →

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VCP6-DTM Objective 2.4 – Configure and Manage Security in Horizon (with View)

VCP6-DTM Objective 2.4 – Configure and Manage…

Today’s post will focus on security –VCP6-DTM Objective 2.4 – Configure and Manage Security in Horizon (with View). We will have a look at certificates and certificate-based authentication as well as other security options like smart cards, RADIUS and configuration of SAML authenticator. We’re cleared more than half the objectives from the official VMware blueprint. […] Read the full post VCP6-DTM Objective 2.4 – Configure and Manage Security in Horizon (with View) at ESX Virtualization.

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How to Prepare for Your VCP6 Exam

How to Prepare for Your VCP6 Exam

For many, VCP training and examinations can be a complex, nerve-racking process that often leads to the question, “Where do I start?” If you find yourself already asking this question, you came to the right blog! I will outline my recent experience, which will guide you through your VCP6 in the most efficient and effective way possible.

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VCP6-DTM Objective 3.2 – Configure Automated Pools using full clones

VCP6-DTM Objective 3.2 – Configure Automated…

In today’s post we’ll configure full clones driven by automated pools. In this particular case we won’t use VMware Composer, reducing a bit the complexity of View, but on the other hand growing the storage needs. But there is also a time which plays a certain role as full clone gets more time to get […] Read the full post VCP6-DTM Objective 3.2 – Configure Automated Pools using full clones at ESX Virtualization.

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Updated VMware Certification Infos available (via vcdx181.com)

Updated VMware Certification Infos available…

VMware made the new certification information for all version 6 tracks available: …Read More

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VCP6-DTM Objective 2.3 – Configure PCoIP/RDP Protocol Settings

VCP6-DTM Objective 2.3 – Configure PCoIP/RDP…

Today’s objective will cover some protocol settings, we will touch GPOs, Flash and 3D rendering etc… So today’s post,VCP6-DTM Objective 2.3 – Configure PCoIP/RDP Protocol Settings, is another chapter, another objective towards the VCP6-DTM certification exam which we’re covering on our VCP6-DTM Study Guide Page. We’re not done yet, but were about half way through. […] Read the full post VCP6-DTM Objective 2.3 – Configure PCoIP/RDP Protocol Settings at ESX Virtualization.

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vExpert 2016 Award Announcement

vExpert 2016 Award Announcement

First we would like to say thank you to everyone who applied for the 2016 vExpert program. I’m pleased to announce the list 2016 vExperts. Each of these vExperts have demonstrated significant contributions to the community and a willingness to share their expertise with others. Contributing is not always blogging or Twitter as there are many public speakers, book authors, script writers, VMUG leaders, VMTN community moderators and internal champions among this group.

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VCAP6-Design Beta Study Guide

VCAP6-Design Beta Study Guide

It is now VCAP6-Design study time! Here is my blueprint laid out, and hopefully will be populated with some content.

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VCDX Mentors – We Need You!

VCDX Mentors – We Need You!

Quite regularly I get emails/DM’s from future VCDX candidates asking if I could be their VCDX Mentor. Unfortunately, because I am an active panelist this isn’t something I am permitted to do as per the VCDX Mentor Guidelines. Out of the 216 certified VCDX’s worldwide, there are currently 48 VCDX’s that have indicated that would be happy […] ” VCDX Mentors – We Need You! ” originally appeared on The SLOG . – Follow Simon Long on Twitter: @SimonLong_ Related posts: Double VCDX Simon Long (VCDX…Read More

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VCAP6 Design Beta Exams Released

VCAP6 Design Beta Exams Released

A very quick posting around the release of the VCAP6 design beta exams. I know the internal VMware round was happening this week and now they have opened the design beta exams for the DTM,CMA and DCV https://blogs.vmware.com/education/2016/02/new-vcap6-beta-exams-now-available.html . make … Continue reading →

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vDCA550-Objective 2.2-5-Configure NetFlow

vDCA550-Objective 2.2-5-Configure NetFlow

NetFlow is an industry standard for collecting and analyzing network data. It is a collection of related network packets traveling in sequence in the same direction, sharing specific characteristics, including […]

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